FM 147 over Big Elm Creek
FairFalls County, Texas · 1.70 MI E of FM 1240 · Structure no. 090740075205026
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 682
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 147 over Big Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 147 over Big Elm Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 682 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 147 over Big Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 147 over Big Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 147 over Big Elm Creek carry?
About 682 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 147 over Big Elm Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FM 147 over Big Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.